ROAD CLOSURE: Benton Road (LA 3) Overpass over KCS Railroad in Bossier Parish
Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 9:19:29 PM
ROAD CLOSURE: Benton Road (LA 3) Overpass over KCS Railroad in Bossier Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the Benton Road (LA 3) overpass over the KCS railroad tracks in Bossier Parish is CLOSED due to winter weather conditions, effective immediately.
DOTD will advise when this roadway has been reopened and is safe for travel.
DOTD’s emergency personnel will continue to monitor upcoming weather situations and will scout the area for safety on the roadways. Crews will be mobilized as needed in the event an area is threatened by severe weather conditions. In addition, DOTD crews will apply salt to any affected bridges and overpasses, remove fallen trees from the roadway and close roads as needed.
DOTD reminds motorists that it is unsafe and unlawful to drive onto a closed road past a “road closed” barricade at any time for any reason.
Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through areas that may be affected by accumulations of ice on the roadways, especially on elevated surfaces. Please be on the lookout for crews and their equipment.
Visit www.511la.org or download the Louisiana 511 app for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
Contact information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov